Mid-20s working gal with a passion for being and living healthy…in a yummy way!

Should I…??

I hadn’t mentioned it on the blog yet, but about a month ago, I spontaneously got my ear pierced!

I had wanted my cartilage pierced for a long while – I just never thought I would be able to stand the pain (my normal ear piercings killed me!). However, my sister was getting her ears re-pierced, and the longer we waited, the more I convinced myself to just do it.

It’s something I thought I would never ever ever get done in a million years. But if my ear didn’t hurt that badly, why not my nose? 😉

People I’ve mentioned it to have also said how I have the perfect nose, and it would look cute on my little round nose!

The few things that are holding me back include:

Future jobs and job interviews – I may be “judged” or not allowed to wear the piercing at work

Pain (duh) – I don’t do well with that!

Risk of infection and intense cleaning

Other people’s opinions – even though the piercing is for me and no one else, I really can’t help caring about what other people think. People I know have mentioned how they think it’s ugly, gross, never look good, etc.

So my question is, what do you all think? I appreciate all opinions (please be honest and tell me what you think!), stories and thoughts!

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I bet you could take a face-shot of yourself and photoshop a little nose ring in to give you a better idea of what it would look like! 🙂 I think it would look cute, and if you ever wanted you could always take it out and let it heal!

I don’t really know that much about nose piercings but if you have a cute nose, why not?! I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to take it out for the work day? Like I said, I’m pretty ignorant though – it took me 16 years to get my ears pierced 😉

I think nose piercings are supa-cute but the only thing that would hold me back is job interviews. Depending on your career…I would never be able to look professional with one in but more power to you!

I spontaneously got my nose pierced in college and actually kiiiind of regret it! I have a dark scar on my nose now that I don’t even bother to try and cover up with makeup because it still shows through no matter how hard I try. Plus, mine was always infected (I know, that sounds really nasty!) and they are kind of a challenge to take care of!

Sorry to be a semi dream crusher, just want to give you the other side of the story!! I think you’d be super cute with one!

I got my eyebrow pierced (gasp, I know!) back in sophomore year of college and loved it – it’s seriously the only time in your life where that will probably ever fly (at least if you’re an accountant like moi 😉 ). Once job interviews came around junior year I had to part ways with the eyebrow ring but I enjoyed every second of it while it lasted! I say do it, it’s an easily reversible change that if you don’t like/can’t have anymore you can just take out!

I think if you have the right nose, do it. Only a few people can pull off a nose ring so take advantage of it!
As for job interviews, I think piercings are so common now, and nose rings are so super tiny, that it wouldn’t be that big a deal. Are you prone to infection? I can’t get my ears pierced because fo all the infection I got 😦

I got my nose pierced at 14. After looking around at piercing / tattoo shops and prices, my mom decided to do it for me for FREE. My mom is a registered nurse and knows about sanitation etc., so I figured why not. It worked out (but took more time than expected, I ended up piercing it myself!) but I love it and still have it to this day.

Future jobs and job interviews –There are clear nose studs that you can purchase and wear makeup over if that becomes an issue

Pain – you can handle it!

Risk of infection and intense cleaning – It’s not that
complicated. There are very clear instructions, and I found that it wasn’t much different than ear piercing care.

Other people’s opinions – I struggle with that still, but the compliments far outweigh the judgements. I don’t let peoples thoughts affect how I do my hair or makeup, why should I let them affect other things?

It’s your decision, but I think it would look cute on you. Don’t let other people deter you!

I really really want a nose piercing and almost went through, but my job wouldn’t allow it. I’ve tried to find the tiniest one out there. It wouldn’t look right at Board meetings and the Exec Asst having one…boo. I feel ya but they are so cute.

hey i always read your blog but have never commented! i definitely had to when i read this though.

i have my nose pierced now and while i love the look of it in theory, i have to be totally honest and say that they are DIFFICULT. you should definitely do it, but just be prepared! mine gets red and infected pretty easily so you have to be 100% diligent with taking care of it. also you can choose between different types of piercings (some are coiled, some have a ball at the end, etc) and they can be difficult to get in and out. i actually had to get mine repierced after a year because i used a piercing that wasn’t the best and it sort of closed up and got nasty. also do NOT change the first piercing for at least a month! as for the pain…it’s pretty bad. i dont have a high pain tolerance anyway, but it’s considered one of the worst. i have my tongue pierced, and i didn’t cry, but was bawling the two times i got my nose done. the guy doing it said its notoriously bad. overall id say definitely do it if you want. i love having mine and i figured there’s no time like college! its better to put up with a little pain now and just take the risk, because you may not always want to have it later in life, or be able to, so go for it while you can!

Personally, I wouldn’t do it because of job interviews and professional settings that might not appreciate it. I think they’re super cute though, and if you feel you can pull it off and get around the interview situations, go for it! 😀

Haha how funny would it be to get a peircing in the front of your nose- for christmas time you could use a red pompom ring so you look like rudolph!!!
In all seriousness, nose peircings go from looking cute to looking inappropriate on the same person depending on the situation. My cousin had a baby and the pictures of her with a nosering and baby ion a hospital bed look… well…
But, on that same note it looks so cute when shes all dressed up and just adds a little sparkle to her face.
Its up to you (obviously) but when you take a nose ring out it does leave a mark (as far as removing it for work…) so it’s just something to consider.

I LOVE piercings!!! BUT the job thing is HUGE and they do look at facial piercings as indicators of personality types…and usually are very stereotypical about them 😦 I wouldn’t do it…but if you do I’m SURE it will look great! You’re gorgeous with OR without the piercing!! I hope you’re having a great sunday! xoxo!

I’ve had my nose pierced for about a month now and I love it! I’ve wanted one for quite some time but never had the guts to just go out there and do it. I am a BABBBBY when it comes to pain, but honestly, it was more of a stinging feeling, little bit of bleeding, and it made my eyes water…that’s it! And trust me, I cry when it comes to any type of pain haha and this seemed like NOTHING to me! 🙂
It DOES require upkeep…I clean mine twice a day still, but you get detailed instructions and it’s very easy.
And with job interviews, you can buy clear inserts, ooor my friend cut off the jeweled tip of one of her nose rings, and just inserted the actual metal bar into her nose and you couldn’t even tell!…that way it was still sterile with the metal ring still in her nose.

You would look SO cute with one…and I know you’ll love it as much as I love mine!! So I say go for it girl…you only live once! 🙂

When I was younger and funner (I know, not a word) I had my nose pierced. I loved how it looked, but it never really healed. It wasn’t gross or infected looking, but just slightly red and sensitive. That might also be because I was in Florida and worked outside and was marathon training – so maybe all the sweating didn’t let it heal. ? Anyway, I liked it then and mine didn’t leave any kind of scar. 🙂 Good luck with your decision. Amy

i haven’t “studied” your nose but i think that only some noses can pull it off. otherwise it looks like a pimple. if ppl have said you have a good nose then go for it! and definitely a stud. i’m pretty sure there’s a type of nose piercing (and someone might have already mentioned this) that you can flip up so it wouldn’t hurt your chances of a job or anything like that…

I’m a little bit petrified of nose piercings because I’ve had some friends who had bad experiences sanitizing them and whatnot. Mainly, though, I think the career field I’m entering is a touch too uptight to be cool about it. By the way, fellow Gen Nut poster – just found your blog and wanted to say hello. Nice work!

I think it really depends on the person! If you think you can pull it off (which I bet you can!!), then I say go for it. (Unless you have any job interview issues with that) If that’s not an issue, I say go for it!

First thing! I love your blog! I’ve been reading it for a couple months but never comment.

I personally am not a big fan of nose piercings because I don’t think they look professional and am going to play the devils advocate here and say that I would guess a lot of (older people especiall) in the working world feel the same. However depending on the field of work you want to go into this may or may not be true.

I think though it comes down to you. If its something you really want and are going to take responsibility for then go for it, just be aware of how it may or may not effect you.

haha I got my cartilage piereced in college spontaneuously too and love it! I think about once a month my dad looks at me and goes “when did you get that pierced” this has been going on for about 5 years now. I think nose piercings are awesome< i was going to get one then chicken out bc of the pain. My brothers GF has one and I love it!!

I think its super cute. Its something Ive kinda thought about too. I think as long as its a tiny stud and non obtrusive looking you have nothing to worry about interview wise and things like that. Looks great girl!!

I say that the decision is up to you. Do what you want despite what others may think. With that being said, I personally do not prefer piercings of any kind besides in the ears. But everyone is different and everyone likes different things…that’s what makes us all unique! Life would be boring if everyone was the same and liked the same things!

I don’t know too much about nose piercings, but the good thing about them is you CAN take them out. I work in a corporate setting, and one of my co workers has hers pierced. She wears a stud that’s pretty much invisible when at work!

dude. i have a piercing in THAT EXACT SAME SPOT! same side, same positioning halfway down my ear! how funny. i haven’t worn an earring in there for about 10 years but i still have the hole! nose piercings can be pulled off by some, but not by all. i bet you could rock it!

First off, your blog rocks. Second-I am not sure I would get the nose piercing. I am an HR Generalist and I interview and train employees all the time. A very common work rule is NO FACIAL PIERCINGS. I would be very aware of what type of piercing you get because once you are done with college and move on to your first post college job, they may make you take it out. Some people that interview may even hold a bias against you and not even bring you in for a 2nd interview. I am not like this AT ALL, but just so you are aware, there are some really $hitty HR people out there.

just ran across this post, and I’d say no to the nose piercing. I had one when I was in college and it ended up getting pretty infected, which caused a huge red bump on my nose. Cleaning it was a big pain in the butt and I’d often look in the mirror to see that it was sticking out of my nose! gross 😉 and the pain when they initially did the piercing…..not at all what I expected! it hurt soooooo bad, I felt like I was about to pass out. BUT, if this is something that you want to do, I say go for it, however, just thought I’d offer up my opinion and experience. ps: it looks like you’re picking your nose from afar when you adjust the piercing….not cool! 🙂

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